Lesley Brown and her husband, John, had been unable to conceive for nine years. Lesley was diagnosed with bilateral fallopian tube obstruction. In 1976, she was referred to Dr. Patrick Steptoe. He recommended that she try a new experimental procedure that would bypass the fallopian tubes blockage completely.
Lesley underwent a laparoscopy whereby a single mature egg was aspirated from one of her ovaries. John's sperm was added to the egg in the laboratory under the direction of Robert G. Edwards. A few days later a developing embryo was placed into Lesley's uterus.
At 11:47 p.m. July 25, 1978, Louise Joy Brown was delivered by cesarean section. She weighed five pounds 12 ounces and had blonde hair and blue eyes.
Louise has just celebrated her 30th birthday. The world celebrated the 30th anniversary of a new era. The era of extra corporeal assisted reproduction. History will regard that moment 30 years ago with as much awe and importance as the first moon landing.
At 11:47 p.m. July 25, 1978, Louise Joy Brown was delivered by cesarean section. She weighed five pounds 12 ounces and had blonde hair and blue eyes.
Louise has just celebrated her 30th birthday. The world celebrated the 30th anniversary of a new era. The era of extra corporeal assisted reproduction. History will regard that moment 30 years ago with as much awe and importance as the first moon landing.
